bobcharl

Thx Guy. Could you post the link to this video pls? Bob.

Realise this post is 14 months old but ,like Kevin, would like more info on this unit, now known as the SuperECO autopilot. The company still answers emails so would seem to be still in business. Would love to get some user reviews but cannot find any anywhere. Perhaps none have been sold? Anyone help? Bob

During WW2 petrol was rationed and many people would store any petrol that was excess to their needs ( rare ) for future use. I recall finding a 44 gallon drum in similar circumstances to pm. I knew from family folklore that it was such petrol. It was yellowish in colour, smelled terrible, could be confused with kero smell but was different. Modern petrol engines would not run on it. It would have been 50 years old. In those days power kerosine as it was known was coloured green, "lighting"kero ( used in kerosine fridges etc.) was blue. I was always told that it was illegal to run road vehicles on kerosine, as it was reserved for agriculture, and other industrial uses to aid the war effort. However, many road vehicles were covertly converted to use kero for reasons of cost and availability. So, could have been either petrol or power kero IMHO.

Hi Jon, The jury struts came as part of the original kit for my VG XL. I later purchased the 600kg upgrade kit separately. Have no definitive info re the VG, but on thinking back I cannot recall seeing any Sav without the jury struts. Agree with Mark in #2, get it checked thoroughly. Bob

Would be very supportive of a subscription based system. However $10 up front and $1 per month sounds like a pittance to me. Ian, you should not think of it as a contribution or donation, rather as a fee for service. And please, forget the FB option. Bob

Dan3111, can you forward me some contact details please? Bob

Dan3111, can you forward me some contact details please? Bob

Sorry Guys, I know that there is a thread pertaining to this somewhere but damned if I can find it. Anyone know of an Australian dealership for these units? Bob

Thanks Nev. Have checked these and they seem to be fine. Onetrack, Thanks also, if all else fails this may be a good fallback position. Bob

Thanks for the comments guys. The installation uses a mechanical fuel pressure gauge. D/U, have been through all the things that you mention without success. T88, you may have picked it. Seems very logical to me. I am away for the next month, but on return will check this out and post the results here. Thanks again, Bob.

Would appreciate some advice re the following: At around 200 hrs the fuel pressure in my Sav started a rapid pressure pulsation. Floods suggested it may be to do with the location of the vent tube from the pump and suggested some fixes, none of which worked. In desperation a new pump was fitted (supplied at no cost to me) and the issue was solved. However 50 hrs later the problem has re-emerged. Floods are at a loss to suggest a cause. Logic would indicate that it is not to do with the installation given the outlined course of events. Does anyone have any thoughts as to what is going on? Bob.

Would love to see the Sunday email re-instated. Bob

I never, ever use full flap for takeoff for the reasons that JG3 details above. However, rightly or wrongly, I always use full flap for landing except in xwind conditions. I don't find any control difficulties and it seems that touchdown speed is a bit slower which is a plus on my could-be-smoother farm strip. Also seems to be easier to keep the nose wheel off at touchdown as compared to one stage of flap, and I think that is important with Savs (as well as lots of others). Bob

Hi All, After attending the members forum I am of the same understanding as XC Buzzard. Would not have minded if parking fees were going to Lions or Men’s Shed.Seems the attending motorists were the soft target. Enjoyed the event though, and would attend next year, even if there are improvements that could be made. Bob

Have just been to AirVenture for its first day at Cessnock. Because of the weather I decided to drive rather than fly. Rather surprised to be hit with a $10 per day parking charge. Did not know anything about it, did anyone else? Argued my way out of it but do not like my chances of the same tomorrow. Be prepared. Bob.

Hi OME, Your quote "Not so sure about this - the 1 mm/87 psi spec refers to a very upmarket, probably aviation specific, leak down tester that has a slightly different operating mechanism to the common or garden EBay $30+ type." is really the nub of my query. It seems to me that the orifice size would need to be matched to the engine side gauge in the case of these types because the only ones I have seen have this gauge calibrated in % leakage rather than pressure. Do you think altering the orifice as you have would destroy the relativity between it and the % gauge, requiring a re-calibration of the gauge? What are most Rotax owners out there using, as this being done every 200 hrs must make it a rather common procedure? Regards, Bob.

Thanks Bill, I have looked at the Ebay adverts, but how do I know if the orifice is Rotax specification? Bob

Anyone out there have an unwanted leak down test kit to suit Rotax 912 for sale? Please reply on thread. Bob.

Yes PM, agree with your thought on the quadrant system. Have asked a few people whom I thought may have known, but none have been able to tell me why it was abolished. Bob

Hi Ian, I no longer get the weekly email re weeks most popular threads. Will I get it from here on? Regards, Bob

Hi Mark, Read with interest your fuel gauge project. But please put me out of my misery. Given that pressure increases with depth would the reading obtained with, eg. the four tanks half full and all turned to on not be the same as with three tanks empty and turned off and one tank half full and turned on? I cannot figure how extra the fuel in extra tanks would alter the pressure. What have I got wrong in my little brain? If it would work it would be great. Cheers, Bob

Hi k74. When younger and first need short vision assistance I chose half frame glasses and loved them. Excellent for flying. As I aged and needed long vision correction as well I changed to bi-vocals and am happy with them. Re some of the comments above: Yes you do have to tilt your head but this becomes an automated response and ceases to be an issue. Progressive lenses seemed to restrict the peripheral vision somewhat, don’ t think it was imagination. Lens coatings, according to my optometrist have a uv reflective capacity close to most sunglasses but does little for glare, which does not bother me. Whichever you chose, be patient and careful. They will take time to become accustomed to. Bob.

Great trip Guy. Enjoyed the photos. One query, how did you carry sufficient luggage as well as camping gear, fuel drum and presumably tools etc within weight limits? Especially as it appeared to be winter. My VG XL has a 20kg limit in the luggage compartment and we find that ok for a couple of nights but 12 would be a challenge. Bob.

The above comments just about say it all, both good and bad. Lots of interesting stuff to see, interesting people to talk with, a variety of affordable (mostly) food made for a pleasant experience, spoilt by that STUPID B***DY FENCE, and an annoying PA system as others have commented. Flew in from southern NSW Sat morning arriving a little later than expected (my fault), got to Seminar Room 1 for the RAAus forum at 0930 to find it deserted. Assuming it started at the advertised 0900 it must have been awfully brief , or did it not happen? I also felt the day entrance fee for Sat a bit excessive for what was really only a half day. I don't include the air show because scores of people watched it from the carpark and roadway for nix. Many of them came to the entrance but when told the entry fee simply walked away. At the conclusion of the airshow many exhibitors had packed up their wares and the day was effectively over. My final gripe: I camped underwing Sat night only to be annoyed by loud music. Sounded to be coming from the exhibitors area so maybe a party or such which is OK, but not until 0100 the next morning when I resorted to a couple of earplugs. Not very considerate of some people IMHO. Having said all that, I will attend again next year because I am sure the organisers will have by then sorted most of the contentious issues. Bob

Have worn glasses for many years. First it was a pair of half frames when I only needed close-up support. Got them as Music reading glasses ( they focus a little further away than normal reading glasses) but map reading was an issue so reverted to normal half-frame reading glasses. Took some time to get used to but worked well. When my longer vision started to deteriorate I ended up getting bi-focals.Took quite a long time to adjust to them though. Not just flying, but everyday things like walking up steps or reaching for a beer (I would spill it!).However, I did adjust and now would not have anything else. Have evaluated multi focals but found they caused a tunnel vision effect which I did not want for flying. I use frames with light wire -like arms on them and do not find headset sealing a problem. My lenses have a coating on them which my optometrist tells me cuts out 90 % of UV light, however does very little for glare. I do not wear sunglasses. So my suggestion would be to try the bi-focals and tolerate them for some time. If you cannot get used to them you can always consider some other option then. Regards, Bob